Q. What is the best way for an adult woman to manage calories for weight loss? Do you have any recommendations from a Korean medicine perspective?

Many patients believe that simply reducing calories leads to weight loss, but TKM focuses more deeply on how the body processes those calories. For example, those with a 'Spleen Deficiency' (脾虛, bi-heo) constitution have weak digestive functions; even with low caloric intake, they struggle to absorb nutrients and accumulate fatigue. In such cases, herbal medicine and dietary therapy to strengthen the Spleen are far more effective than further restricting calories. Weight gain is often caused by 'Phlegm-Fluid' (痰飮, dam-eum) or 'Blood Stasis' (瘀血, eo-hyeol)—essentially metabolic waste or blocked circulation. If these exist, the scale may not move regardless of how much you fast. At our clinic, we identify these conditions through pulse and abdominal diagnosis, then resolve metabolic blockages using customized herbal medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion. By tailoring the approach to your constitution, we can prevent the 'yo-yo effect' and improve your overall physical condition rather than just lowering your weight. Because prescriptions are individualized, a thorough initial diagnosis is essential. Please note that you may need to visit the clinic once a week during herbal treatment, and there will be associated costs for the medication. If you prioritize sustainable health over rapid weight loss, a TKM approach will be a reliable guide. Having seen many patients struggle by focusing solely on calorie counting, I encourage you to visit us so we can find the path that best suits your unique body.